Number
050358
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Grant for the Port of Milwaukee.
Analysis
This Resolution authorizes the Port of Milwaukee to apply for, accept and fund a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Grant in connection with a Pier Improvement Project and related work at the Port's Confined Disposal Facility.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Harbor Assistance Program; and
Whereas, It is the mission of the Port of Milwaukee to enhance the overall economic environment of the region by stimulating trade, business, and employment; and
Whereas, The Port of Milwaukee is planning a Pier / Channel Improvement and Related Work Project - specifically - Improvements to the Confined Dredge Disposal Facility; and
Whereas, A Pier Improvement Project and related work, has been approved by the City of Milwaukee's Board of Harbor Commissioners as part of its Three-Year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions at its meeting of March 4, 2005; and
Whereas, A Pier Improvement Project and related work, has been included in the approved Port Capital Improvements budget; and
Whereas, A Pier Improvement Project and related work, has been approved by the City of Milwaukee's Common Council (meeting of 3/16/05) as part of the Port of Milwaukee's Three-Year Statement of Intentions, and has been submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; and
Whereas, The project is estimated to cost approximately $1,860,000 with $1,488,000 coming from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Harbor Assistance Fund and $372,000 coming from the approved capital budget; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Port of Milwaukee is authorized to apply for and accept the grant without further approval unless terms of the grant change; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City of Milwaukee formally requests assistance for this project; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller, upon acceptance of the Grant, is authorized and directed to create the appropriate Capital Grant Project account within the Port Capital Projects Fund 0481, and transfer the City share of $372,000 from the capital project account PT180000200, Pier Berth Channel Improvements, and transfer the grantor share of $1,488,000 from the appropriate Special Projects Fund; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Port of Milwaukee is authorized to expend these funds for the specified purpose as indicated in the grant agreement; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Municipal Port Director is the representative of the Board of Harbor Commissioners authorized to sign agreements, forms, claims and other required documents binding upon said Board in connection with the application for the Wisconsin Harbor Assistance Program funds; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City of Milwaukee hereby accepts all responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of the Project upon completion of the work funded under a Harbor Assistance Program grant; and, be it
Further Resolved, That this project is consistent with the Harbor Development Plan for the Port of Milwaukee; and, be it
Further Resolved, That this project is consistent with the Three-Year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions submitted by the Port of Milwaukee as required by s Trans 28.11; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Board of Harbor Commissioners hereby agrees to provide to the Department, in a timely manner, additional analysis or documentation in support of the application, if necessary, for the review process; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City of Milwaukee hereby agrees that it will provide such amounts of matching funds as may be required (up to a maximum amount of $372,000) upon the signing of a grant agreement and at a time and manner specified by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in the Grant Agreement; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials and/or the Municipal Port Director are hereby authorized to sign the aforementioned Grant, enter into contracts, engage consultants and take what ever steps are necessary to complete the Grant without further Common Council approval.
Requestor
Milwaukee Harbor Commission
Drafter
Port of Milwaukee (LES)
07/10/05